There are varying degrees of severity when it comes to accusations of driving under the influence. When an accident takes place and drunk driving is suspected, the charges may be more serious, especially if there is a fatal outcome. If a person is facing this type of allegation, it is important that he or she understand the legal impacts such charges can have.

One man in Tennessee will undoubtedly want to learn more about his situation after recently being charged in a fatal crash. Reports stated that the man had been driving a pickup truck with a trailer attached when he allegedly failed to remain in the northbound lane. As a result, his truck collided head-on with an SUV in the southbound lanes.

The collision resulted in the woman driving the SUV suffering fatal injuries, and her passenger was also injured. The driver of the pickup truck suffered injuries as well. It was unclear what caused authorities to suspect that he was under the influence at the time of the incident, but nonetheless, he is currently facing charges for DUI, vehicular homicide and other allegations.

In order to address the drunk driving and other charges brought against him, it may be in the man’s best interests to obtain reliable information regarding the charges. By understanding the allegations, he may feel more comfortable choosing the defense routes for his case. Utilizing local Tennessee legal resources may help him ensure that the information he obtains relates to his case and coincides with applicable state laws. It is also important to remember that the man is presumed innocent until — and only if — he is convicted in a court of law.